India vs Nepal Asia Cup Live Score: India eye Super 4 berth© AFP
India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023, Live Updates: The rain has stopped and umpires will possibly inspect the field at 10 PM IST at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy. The cut off time for a 20-over match is 10:20 PM IST. India’s score reads 17/0 in 3.1 overs with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill unbeaten at the crease against Nepal. Three-wicket hauls from Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja helped India to bundle out Nepal for 230 in the Asia Cup 2023 match. Coming off their thrashing at the hands of Pakistan, Nepal were off to a good start but could not accelerate in the manner they would have liked to in the middle overs and towards the end. (Live Scorecard)
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Nepal (Playing XI): Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Bhim Sharki, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi
Here are the Live Updates of India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023 match:
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21:48 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Possible revised target
India’s revised target in a 20-over chase will be 130, according to reports. However, doubts remain over whether the match will resume or not.
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21:39 (IST)
India vs Nepal LIVE: Next inspection time
The umpires want to start the game by 10:20 PM and it will have to be completed by 11:36 PM. Next inspection at 10 PM but it does not look very hopeful.
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21:33 (IST)
India vs Nepal LIVE: Cut-off time!
The cut-off time for a 20-over game is 10:30 PM IST. Fans will surely be hoping for a game but if this continues, India will qualify for the Super 4.
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21:22 (IST)
India vs Nepal: Decision pending
Umpires out in the middle for inspection but some of the covers are being removed. However, it seems like the field will take some time to get ready for the game.
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21:14 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Activity on the ground!
There is still some rain in Sri Lanka but some activity on the ground. The groundsmen were taking the covers off in some areas of the field.
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21:08 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Possible DLS scenarios!
220 in 45 overs
207 in 40 overs
192 in 35 overs
174 in 30 overs
130 in 20 overs
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20:47 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Rain gets heavier
There’s some bad news coming from Kandy as the rain gets heavier and the ground has been fully covered. There’s no confirmation regarding the start of the play. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
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20:24 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Rain stops play
The covers have been brought back as the rain has halted the play once again. India’s score read at 17/0 in 3.1 overs with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill standing unbeaten at the crease against Nepal.
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20:20 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: 12 runs off the over
After a tough start in the first over, Team India gain momentum as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill start dealing in boundaries. In the previous over, Gill smashes three boundaries off Sompal Kami’s delivery as the pacer leaks 12 runs.
IND 13/0 (2 overs)
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20:17 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: We are back
Hello and welcome back to the second innings of the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Nepal. Chasing 231 in 50 overs, India scored 1 run in the first over with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill standing unbeaten at the crease.
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19:41 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Nepal 230 all out
Mohammed Siraj clean bowled Lalit Rajbanshi as India bundled out Nepal for 230. For Nepal, Aasif Sheikh scored 58 while Sompal Kami scored 48. For India, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj scalped three wickets each.
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19:33 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: OUT
OUT!!! India get another breakthrough as Sandeep Lamichhane gets run out for 9. Axar Patel makes a brilliant effort as India easily dismiss Lamichhane. Ninth wicket gone for Nepal.
NEP 229/9 (47.4 overs)
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19:32 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: OUT
OUT!!! Mohammed Shami spoils the effort of Sompal Kami and dismisses him for 48. The ball hits the edge of the bat as wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan takes an excellent catch behind the stumps. No fifty for Sompal Kami as Nepal lose their eighth wicket.
NEP 228/8 (47.2 overs)
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19:28 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Sompal Kami nears 50
Nepal have finally found their way back into the game as Sompal Kami has started dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Mohammed Siraj, he and Sandeep Lamichhane score 11 runs, which include a six from Kami. With this, Kami is inching closer towards his third half-century.
NEP 227/7 (47 overs)
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19:20 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Poor fielding from India
India have performed miserably on the field in today’s match. After dropping three sitters, the Rohit Sharma-led side once again displayed their poor fielding as they leaked three additional runs in over-throw. Nepal batters Sandeep Lamichhane and Sompal Kami need to make the most of this opportunity.
NEP 205/7 (45 overs)
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19:12 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: 200 up for Nepal
Despite the dismissal of Dipendra Singh Airee, Nepal managed to gain some momentum in the game with the partnership between Sompal Kami and Sandeep Lamichhane. Nepal have now gone past the 200-run mark and will look to end their innings with a good total in the remaining overs.
NEP 202/7 (44 overs)
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19:00 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: OUT
OUT!!! Hardik Pandya has provided Team India with their breakthrough as he dismissed Dipendra Singh Airee for 29. Hardik strikes directly on the pads of Airee as the on-field umpire signals out. Seventh wicket gone for Nepal.
NEP 194/7 (41.1 overs)
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18:55 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Good bowling from Hardik
Hardik Pandya bowls yet another excellent over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he leaks only one run as Dipendra Singh and Sompal Kami struggle to get a boundary. On the other hand, the Nepal batters aim to get some momentum in the game.
NEP 184/6 (40 overs)
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18:48 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Match resumes
Play resumes after rain delay. Nepal continue their innings at 178/6 in 37.5 overs. Sompal Kami and Dipendra Singh will resume for Nepal.
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18:32 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Possible start time revealed
UPDATE – Inspection at 6.30 PM.
Possible start of play at 6.45 PM with no reduction in overs.#AsiaCup2023
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 4, 2023
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18:22 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Inspection time out
The covers have been taken off the field and the ground inspection time is announced as 6:30 PM. Stay tuned for the live updates about the India vs Nepal match.
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17:47 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Rain stops play
The covers have been brought back on the field as rain has interrupted the proceedings once again. Before the halt, Nepal’s score read at 178/6 in 37.5 overs with Dipendra Singh and Sompal Kami standing unbeaten at the crease.
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17:40 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Dipendra Singh changes gear
Six-down Nepal now rely on Dipendra Singh Airee and Sompal Kami for a steady partnership. In the previous over, Airee smashes a boundary off Mohammed Shami’s delivery as the pacer leaks 10 runs.
NEP 168/6 (36 overs)
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17:30 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: 150 up for Nepal
Despite losing wickets, Nepal can finally take a sigh of relief as they have gone past the 150-run mark. Currently, Dipendra Singh and Sompal Kami are standing unbeaten at the crease and steadily taking their side ahead in the game.
NEP 151/6 (34 overs)
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17:24 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: OUT
OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj has taken his second wicket of the day as he removes Gulshan Jha for 23. Gulshan gets completely bamboozled by the pace as the ball hits the edge and travels straight to wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, who then takes a brilliant catch. Sixth wicket gone for Nepal.
NEP 145/6 (32 overs)
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17:03 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: OUT
OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj has provided Team India with a major breakthrough as he dismissed Aasif Sheikh for 58. In search of a boundary, Aasif hammers a shot but ends up giving a catch to Virat Kohli. Fifth wicket gone for Nepal as India bounce back in style.
NEP 132/5 (29.5 overs)
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16:59 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: 11 runs off the over
Nepal have finally got some momentum in the game as Gulshan Jha and Aasif Sheikh start dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Mohammed Siraj, the duo smashes one boundary each as the pacer leaks 11 runs.
NEP 123/4 (28 overs)
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16:52 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Aasif Shiekh hits 50
Aasif Sheikh takes a single off Mohammed Siraj’s delivery and brings up his half-century in 88 balls. It is his 10th ODI half-century. On the other hand, he is also getting a good support from Gulshan Jha as Nepal aim for a good totaḷ.
NEP 113/4 (27.2 overs)
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16:37 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: OUT
OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja has taken his third wicket of the day and this time, Kushal Malla becomes his prey. Malla tries to hammer it for a four but ends up giving a simple catch to Mohammed Siraj at the mid-off. Brilliant bowling from Jadeja.
NEP 102/4 (22 overs)
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16:30 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: OUT
OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja has provided Team India with another breakthrough as he dismissed Rohit Paudel five. Paudel tries to steal a boundary but skipper Rohit Sharma takes an excellent catch at the slip. Third wicket gone for Nepal.
NEP 93/3 (20 overs)
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16:21 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: 4 runs off the over
After scalping the wicket of Bhim Sharki, Ravindra Jadeja another economical over and controls the flow of runs. He leaks only four runs as Aasif Sheikh and Rohit Paudel eye some quick boundaries, to gain some momentum in the game.
NEP 89/2 (18 overs)
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16:12 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: OUT
OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja has provided Team India with another breakthrough as he dismissed Bhim Sharki for 7. Sharki got completely bamboozled by the spinning delivery of Jadeja as the ball rattled up the stumps. Second wicket gone for Nepal as India aim to maintain their dominance in the game.
NEP 77/2 (16 overs)
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16:03 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Another maiden
All-rounder Hardik Pandya once again bowls a maiden and puts pressure on Nepal batters. On the other hand, Aasif Sheikh and Bhim Sharki are trying to stitch a partnership in order to bring Nepal back into the game.
NEP 67/1 (13 overs)
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15:52 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Maiden over
After Shardul Thakur scalped a wicket, Hardik Pandya also gives a strong hand to Team India as he bowls a maiden over and controls the flow of runs. After the dismissal of Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh has been joined by Bhim Sharki at the crease and the duo aim to get some boundaries for their side.
NEP 65/1 (11 overs)
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15:49 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: OUT
OUT!!! Shardul Thakur has provided Team India with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Kushal Bhurtel for 38. After hitting a six, Bhurtel tries to defend the ball but it strikes on the edge and goes straight to wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, who makes no mistake this time. First wicket gone for Nepal.
NEP 65/1 (9.5 overs)
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15:38 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Big over for Nepal
After Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh also opens his arms and starts dealing in boundaries. In the previous of Mohammed Siraj, he smashed two back-to-back boundaries as the pacer leaks eight runs.
NEP 42/0 (8 overs)
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15:28 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Nepal change gear
Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh have changed gears and started dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Mohammed Siraj, the duo scores 10 runs, which include a six and a four from Bhurtel.
NEP 33/0 (6 overs)
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15:22 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Dropped
What have you done Ishan Kishan? Team India missed out on another golden opportunity to get a breakthrough as Kishan dropped an easy catch of Kushal Bhurtel behind the stumps. The Rohit Sharma-led side need to redeem themselves on field in the coming overs.
NEP 23/0 (5 overs)
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15:15 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Good over from Shami
Aasif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel are steadily taking Nepal ahead in the game. In the previous over of Mohammed Shami, the duo score four runs and will look for some boundaries in the coming overs.
NEP 12/0 (3 overs)
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15:10 (IST)
India vs Nepal Live: Another missed opportunity
Team India missed out on another opportunity as this time Virat Kohli dropped a sitter of Aasif Sheikh on the very next delivery. In the entire over, pacer Mohammed Siraj leaked a boundary as Aasif and Kushal Bhurtel aim to get the momentum.
NEP 8/0 (2 overs)
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